Numbers 6: Lessons for Becoming A Disciple, Set Apart from the Masses

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Introduction: God set the Levites apart to serve Him. For others who wanted to dedicate themselves to God, they could make the Nazarite vow of separation. Many devout Nazarites kept their vows. But others, like Samson, did not. Jesus calls upon all believers to dedicate themselves to Him and become one of His disciples. From the example of the rules applicable to the Nazarites, the Bible reveals seven important lessons for being one of Jesus' disciples.

1. Dedicate Yourself to God. Nu. 6:1.

2. Abstain from Certain Pleasures, Even when Permitted. Nu. 6:3-4; Jdgs. 13:7.

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3. Humble Yourself by Removing Things that Cause Vanity. Nu. 6:5.

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4. Be Holy - Stay Undefiled by the World. Nu. 6:6-8; 19:11-14; Lev. 21:1-4; 10-12.

Sampson breaks his vow to grab an unclean animal bone (Jdgs. 15:14-17) (image credit)4

5. Treat Your Vows to God Seriously. Nu. 6:9-12

6. Stay Pure, Even When Your Vow Ends. Nu. 6:13-21

7. Pass the Blessing of God onto Others. Nu. 6:22-27; Lev. 9:22-23; 2 Cor. 13:14.

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